Postdoctoral Research Associate, Dermatology

State of Virginia • Charlottesville, VA

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About The Position

The Department of Dermatolog y at the University of Virginia (UVA) School of Medicine invites applications for a federal-funded postdoctoral research associate position. This role will focus on studying Cancer Biology and Stem Cell Biology in the laboratory of Dr. Lu Le , Professor and Chair of the Department of Dermatology. Dr. Le's lab investigates how genetic and microenvironmental factors interplay to regulate tumorigenesis. Our research focuses on identification of the cell of origin and elucidating the role of tumor microenvironment in cancer development. We dissect the cellular and molecular mechanisms of carcinogenesis from a developmental perspective using Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), a common tumor predisposition human genetic disorder, as a model. While working on neurofibromatosis, our research group serendipitously uncovered the identity of follicular epithelial cells that directly give rise to hair and mechanisms that cause hair to turn gray - findings that led to our second focus to identify possible treatments for balding and hair graying associated with aging. Our laboratory offers a rich experimental environment that encompasses both basic and translational research. Please see our recent publications at: https://med.virginia.edu/le-lab/publications/ A Postdoctoral Research Associate position is training preparatory for a full-time academic or research career, allowing the participant to publish the results of their research during the training period. This is a 12-month appointment with the possibility of renewal contingent upon satisfactory performance and the availability of funding. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. This is an Exempt level, benefited position. For more information on the benefits at UVA, visit hr.virginia.edu/benefits This position will remain open until filled. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. A completed pre-employment health screen is required for this position prior to employment.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees